Being a Cargill Global Audit Consultant means providing a third line of defense assurance to Cargill's Audit Committee and Management regarding the state of internal controls across all risk domains (Finance, HR, Strategy, Trade & Risk Management, Operations & Supply Chain, Go to Market, Compliance). Cargill Audit is a talent development organization focusing on developing leaders with global and diverse business experiences.

I led a team of 16 people, focused on ensuring compliance, improving operations, and tracking key performance metrics. My goal was to maintain a strong internal controls environment within the Accounts Payable (APay) organization.I also supported the redesign of APay during the DowDuPont integration and separation, which involved hiring new team members and combining processes from Dow AgroSciences and DuPont to help create Corteva Agriscience.

I was responsible for monitoring and training on Segregation of Duties, ensuring that teams understood and followed the right processes. I was also responsible for the assessment, monitoring and training programs for Regional Accounts Reconciliation, managing around 6,000 accounts across Latin America.As an Internal Controls lead, I provided consulting on Delegation of Authority, supporting the development and improvement of policies and procedures, and mapping out processes for better… Show more I was responsible for monitoring and training on Segregation of Duties, ensuring that teams understood and followed the right processes. I was also responsible for the assessment, monitoring and training programs for Regional Accounts Reconciliation, managing around 6,000 accounts across Latin America.As an Internal Controls lead, I provided consulting on Delegation of Authority, supporting the development and improvement of policies and procedures, and mapping out processes for better efficiency. Additionally, I participated on fraud investigations, reviewing risks, and participating in Merger and Acquisition (M&A) integration projects. Show less

I was responsible for leading strategic, operational, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial audits for all DuPont business units (Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Crop Protection, Protection Technology, Industrial Biosciences, etc.) and joint ventures across Latin America, as well as handling specific assignments in North America.I led regional audits from end to end, covering processes like Order to Cash, Requisition to Pay, Human Resources, and Site Assets. I managed both internal and… Show more I was responsible for leading strategic, operational, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial audits for all DuPont business units (Agriculture, Nutrition and Health, Crop Protection, Protection Technology, Industrial Biosciences, etc.) and joint ventures across Latin America, as well as handling specific assignments in North America.I led regional audits from end to end, covering processes like Order to Cash, Requisition to Pay, Human Resources, and Site Assets. I managed both internal and external auditors throughout the engagement, from planning to reporting.I also participated in global and strategic audits as a team member, focusing on areas like fraud and bribery, contract manufacturing, human rights, treasury, and accounts reconciliation. Additionally, I was tagged as Data Analytics development team member and Root Cause Analysis expert for the Latin America region. Show less

In Mexico, I worked as a Senior Internal Auditor and project team member for the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) implementation project, based in Monterrey from February to July 2013. I was responsible for mapping processes and risks related to Financial Reporting, Accounting Management, Treasury, and Payroll (SOX certification controls) at FEMSA Services S.A. de C.V.In Brazil, I worked as a Senior Auditor, where I was responsible for the audit scoping, execution, and writing… Show more In Mexico, I worked as a Senior Internal Auditor and project team member for the SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) implementation project, based in Monterrey from February to July 2013. I was responsible for mapping processes and risks related to Financial Reporting, Accounting Management, Treasury, and Payroll (SOX certification controls) at FEMSA Services S.A. de C.V.In Brazil, I worked as a Senior Auditor, where I was responsible for the audit scoping, execution, and writing audit reports for various business units, including Coca-Cola FEMSA (manufacturing, distribution, shared service center, and corporate), Alpunto Imbera (refrigerator manufacturing), and FEMSA Logística (logistics services). I also led teams of two to three auditors per project. Show less

I was responsible for mapping financial and accounting processes to identify gaps and risks. I also worked on standardizing these processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.Additionally, I handled IT audits covering areas like system security, critical data backups, restore testing, change management, and segregation of duties.I contributed to the creation and improvement of internal policies, including the Code of Conduct, internal procedures, vehicle usage policy… Show more I was responsible for mapping financial and accounting processes to identify gaps and risks. I also worked on standardizing these processes to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.Additionally, I handled IT audits covering areas like system security, critical data backups, restore testing, change management, and segregation of duties.I contributed to the creation and improvement of internal policies, including the Code of Conduct, internal procedures, vehicle usage policy, and IT procedures. Show less

I supported the implementation of IT Knowledge Management at Nestlé in Zone AMS, translating and creating technical documents to populate the new Knowledge Management Tool with technical processes to assist the IT Service Desk in problem management analysis.I was also part of the continuous improvement team for Service Management processes. I trained Service Desk analysts in various countries (in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) on new processes and procedures, helping to avoid known… Show more I supported the implementation of IT Knowledge Management at Nestlé in Zone AMS, translating and creating technical documents to populate the new Knowledge Management Tool with technical processes to assist the IT Service Desk in problem management analysis.I was also part of the continuous improvement team for Service Management processes. I trained Service Desk analysts in various countries (in English, Spanish, and Portuguese) on new processes and procedures, helping to avoid known errors with Nestlé IT software.Additionally, I participated in investigations of recurring issues identified in Service Desk tickets, understanding root causes, and proposing action plans to resolve these problems. I was responsible fr the monitoring and and presentation of Problem Management KPIs, training materials, and support documentation. I also contributed to Service Management projects in Change Management and Process Management areas, and took part in ITIL certification trainings as guest. Show less

In this role, I was responsible to assist I the Finance Manager within various financial activities, including invoicing, payments, checking, receivables, budgeting, planning, and supporting both internal and external auditors on Sarbanes-Oxley audit projects.